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Attack Details
Attack Date:
Apr 5, 2022
Executive Impersonation Gift Card BEC Attack
Initial Email Content
Subject
AVAILABLE?
Body
Hello [Recipient Name]
Do you have a moment? I am tied up in a conference call meeting and
there is something i need you to take care of requiring swift action.
Kindly reply with your WhatsApp Number
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Attack Description
This text-based BEC attack impersonates an executive using a WhatsApp number request, display name spoofing, and a free webmail account to request the purchase of gift cards.
Analysis Overview
Tactic
WhatsApp Number Request
Spoofed Display Name
Free Webmail Account
Goal
Gift Card Request
Impersonated Party
Employee - Executive
Vector
Text-based
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